They briefly met in February 2019 when Aimee traveled to Albuquerque, Ismael's hometown, to prepare for her move there. A few months later, in June, they crossed paths again and the friendship continued to grow. In September, Ismael invited her to the Albuquerque Fair where he bravely made his move. Fun fact: The theme of the 2019 Albuquerque Fair was "Love is in the Air".